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Assistant Trail Volunteer Coordinator - Cumberland Island National Seashore
JOB DETAILS
Actively Recruiting: Yes
Position title: Assistant Trail Volunteer Coordinator - Cumberland Island National Seashore
Type of Position: Intern / Individual Placement
Town, City, Park, etc: St Marys
State / Territory: Georgia
Benefits: Education Award, Housing – Primarily Non-Camping, Public Land Corps Hiring Authority
Project/Program Focus: Trails, Volunteer Engagement
ORGANIZATION/PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
American Conservation Experience (ACE) recruits, trains and mobilizes over 1,000 young adults annually who complete essential conservation projects in national and state parks, wildlife refuges, local communities and more. Program participants gain practical job skills and professional development while making an impact. ACE has worked in all 50 states and several territories. Through its Crew program, members benefit from shared housing, meals on projects, trainings, a living allowance and other benefits. Crew members work in some of our nation's most iconic locations while building lifelong friendships and enjoying hands-on conservation experiences. ACE's Emerging Professionals in Conservation (EPIC) program enables individuals to apply their resource management knowledge under the guidance of public land agency mentors through a wide range of positions.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Summary
American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service and Cumberland Island National Seashore (CUIS) is seeking ONE member as an Assistant Trail Volunteer Coordinator to contribute to the maintenance of pedestrian trails and volunteer coordination within the park alongside the resource management staff.
For more information about ACE, please visit: www.usaconservation.org.
For the full position announcement and to apply, please visit: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/1008476.html
Start Date: September 3 or Mid-September, 2023 (may be flexible for the right candidate)
Estimated End Date: September 30, 2024
*a 52 week minimum commitment is required *
Location Details/Description: Cumberland Island National Seashore, St Marys, GA
JOB DUTIES
- Providing upkeep of nearly 50 miles of pedestrian trails to include Parallel, Willow Pond, Brickhill and Terrapin Trails
- Trail work including brush/tree removal and clearing debris from the trail corridors
- Developing a Trail Maintenance Plan
- Maintaining and making recommendations for trail equipment
- Assist with all aspects of volunteer coordination
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications
Required:
- Members must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident, as required by U.S. government contracts
- A valid driver's license and an insurable driving record (documentation to be provided upon request).
- Willing to undergo and must pass the required three-part criminal history check
- Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- To learn more about eligibility requirements, please visit our website https://www.usaconservation.org/epic/#eligibility-requirements.
Preferred:
- Competitive applicants for this position can hold or be pursuing a B.A. or B.S. and/or have relevant experience in subject areas such as wildlife management.
- Knowledge of trail maintenance, outdoor recreation, wilderness, public speaking.
- Deep interest in National Parks.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Public Land Corps Hiring Authority: Members serving under this agreement may be eligible for a federal hiring authority upon completion of their term of service. PLC projects also include specific eligibility requirements such as age and citizenship. Please contact ACE staff with questions about eligibility, or view general information online https://www.usaconservation.org/epic/#eligibility-requirements.
Housing: ACE members will be accommodated in provided shared park housing at no cost for the duration of the term.
The shared housing is located on the island. The ACE member will have their own bedroom but share the kitchen and living area with other resource management interns/researchers.
Reimbursable Gear Allowance: ACE members will have up to $200 to spend on eligible gear purchases. Eligible gear for this position includes boots and must be approved by ACE staff prior to purchase.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions regarding this position please feel free to contact ACE EPIC NPS Recruitment and Outreach Manager, Victoria Yee, at vyee@usaconservation.org.
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